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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Crossbody Owl Purse Pattern & Tutorial

We've been invaded. A flock of owls has come to roost at our home...

A few months ago my six-year-old granddaughter and I were browsing Pinterest when she asked if I could make her an owl purse. I love it when I get requests from my children or grandchildren for something specific, so in preparation of the Christmas season I whipped up a pattern last week and got busy...

Normally, when I make a pattern I need to tweak it after the first go around, but this time the pattern worked from the get go! That was awesome, because I knew I wouldn't be making just one. I would be making a flock.

Four of our little granddaughters will be receiving these -- along with matching coin purse -- for Christmas. I asked each momma to measure across the body of each little recipient, to make the strap length perfect for each one. The two, three and four-year olds are getting one size bag and the six-year-old is getting a slightly larger version (blue in above photo).

I must admit... I'm in love.

For the month of December 2014 I made this pattern and tutorial
available free of charge to the readers of my blog.

First of all, I'm in love with this sweet, precious little bag. Second, it's so incredibly generous of you to share it with us for free. I've got two little granddaughters who will LOVE these! Thanks so much! I'm off to email you now!

Hi Suzanne, Cute purse. I wondered if you were busy with an "owl project" when I saw some pins you have on pintrest. :) These little guys/gals :) make me smile. I haven't quite decided about the granddaughters Christmas gifts yet but this sure likes one I would like to try. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. :)

A friend of mine made your Maggie the taggie owl a while ago,and I thought it was the cutest taggie I had ever seen. She gave me the name of your blog a few days ago because my daughter is having her first baby (my 1st grandchild) and her sister-in-law just had a baby. This is an adorable purse, and I'm sure I'll be making it in a few years. Thank you so much for sharing!

This is just too cute. I have two granddaughters who would love this purse. I'm hoping the smaller version will be small enough for the 2yr old. She LOVES stashing Grandma's fabric scraps and carrying them around.

These are seriously cute. I look forward to receiving the pattern -- which is a very generous gift from you -- and then I'll make one or two in the fond hopes that I, too, will have a granddaughter(s) one day soon. Once again, thank you for sharing!

OMG...........I Love these. My soon to be 8 year old daughter just passed by, looked over my shoulder and said..."OMG........THOSE ARE SOOOO CUTE." I'd love to get the pattern so I can make her and her friends one for Christmas.

Hi there!! I just adore owls!! Wish I could get a real one!! Anyway, I have seven granddtrs, oldest is eleven and youngest is almost three, so there is a range of ages in between. As I was scrolling down your page, I saw a lot of tutorials that I can make for the grandchildren!! Whoo whoo, this is the blog for me!!Take care,Linda JChesapeake, VA USA

Hi there!! I just adore owls!! Wish I could get a real one!! Anyway, I have seven granddtrs, oldest is eleven and youngest is almost three, so there is a range of ages in between. As I was scrolling down your page, I saw a lot of tutorials that I can make for the grandchildren!! Whoo whoo, this is the blog for me!!Take care,Linda JChesapeake, VA USA

I saw these adorable purses featured @ Sew Can She this morning and came over for a peek. Too cute! I made strawberry shaped bags for Christmas for my little neighbour girls (I think they're 3 & 6) - this would also be perfect for them ... and what girl doesn't have multiple bags? ;) Off to email you - thanks for such a cute project!

I'm not sure if my previous comment posted, but I just wanted to say thank you for providing this patten for free! My daughters will love these beautiful owl purses. I might even get brave and make a few for my nieces. :)

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